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Morning Brew: Body parts victim identified, no driver for Ford, the mayor wants a fountain, mapping Dieppe Raid dead, remembering Jack, and Disneyland Toronto
Police have identified the body parts found in the Credit River and Highland Creek last week as belonging to Hua Guang Liu, a 41-year-old mother of three. Liu, the owner and operator of a Scarborough spa, had been missing since August 10 and her death is being treated as homicide. Dismembered body parts belonging to the holistic practitioner were found in two locations in the GTA.
Rob Ford says he's not prepared to hire a driver because, apparently, protecting the public from his vehicular antics would be a waste of tax payers' money. Last week, the mayor was photographed reading at the wheel of his SUV. Ford later claimed the risky behavior was symptomatic of his busy schedule. You know what's cheaper than a driver? A taxi, or, heaven forbid, the TTC.
Also in Ford, the mayor says he wants an outdoor fountain for Nathan Phillips Square like one he saw in Edmonton on a recent trip. Just so we're clear, revitalizing the square is gravy but putting in a fountain is totally fine.
Sunday marked a sombre anniversary - 70 years since the disastrous second world war Dieppe Raid in which 129 soldiers from Toronto were killed on the French shoreline. Patrick Cain, the senior web coordinator at globalnews.ca, has mapped the local fallen soldiers using their home address.
Today marks one year since the death of NDP leader and former Toronto councillor Jack Layton. A family-friendly concert is planned for Nathan Phillips Square this afternoon that will feature Jason Collett, Ron Sexsmith and Raffi and talks by his widow, NDP MP Olivia Chow, and son, councillor Mike Layton. Yesterday, a bust of Layton was unveiled at Necropolis Cemetery in Riverdale where his family will bury his ashes.
Suzie McNeil, the Juno-nominated singer of the "everyone loves Marineland" jingle who wants the catchy ditty pulled from the airwaves, once roomed with Toronto councillor Michelle Berardinetti. Small world.
Finally, should Disney buy Canada's Wonderland and turn it into Disneyland North? That's the idea being floated by Mike Bastoli of The Disney Blog, an popular unofficial Disney fan site. Bastoli goes into detail about his idea and even suggests how the attraction might capture American visitors. What do you think - is it a good idea? Bonus points for a hilarious name for Disneyland Toronto in the comment section.
Because why not, here's a vintage advert for Disneyland.
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Also, considering Canada's Wonderland is the top visited seasonal amusement park in North America; I seriously doubt Cedar Fair would be willing to give up that gem.
I could save Toronto money too if it meant cutting library hours, reducing snow removal and cutting services across the city. That isn't "Finding efficiencies" that's called cutting services.
Miller wasn't running a Gravy Train, and he sure as hell knew how to ride a bike, go to pride, NOT break the law and deal with the media.
There was no financial crisis, as the Ford ordered KMPG report indicated, we could afford all we had.
Miller had seven years of building the city, building better neighborhoods, community programs, making it safe, getting people off the street, cleaning it up after years of neglect. He engaged all of Toronto, not just a select few. Ford has shown little if any initiative to make Toronto a better place to live. Ford works to advance his agenda and pet projects all of which would cost more and produce a city not attractive to investors and for people to live.
Miller was far from perfect but at least he was a mayor. Ford is not a mayor except in title.
Is this why you voted for Ford, you see something for yourself? The hell with what others will loose?
Ford is every bit as arrogant as people accused Miller of being, and unlike his predecessor doesn't appear to give a shit about the city he runs other than what he can view through his car windshield (when he isn't reading while driving that is)
Your overly simple claim does not describe Toronto municipal politics accurately. Extreme claims require extensive evidence, and you provide none. Ford's administration is only half done, let's see what he can do in the next two years. Other commenters have done better job rebutting your claims. I just hope you're open minded enough to read and consider them.
Maybe then he will get a driver... Of course this would be after his jail sentence...
source? proof?
I wonder-if and when you go on vacation to another country-what you will say and respond when people ask you what country you come from, and upon realizing it's Toronto you come from, what bullshit you'll say to them defending Ford and his antics?
Scarborough is a huge opportunity though, it's got a ton of areas that could really use some intensification. If we invest in Scarborough (either through rapid transit, subways, or something) and get more offices and businesses there then it would be great for the city. That would take some serious planning though, and I don't think the city is capable of it.
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